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Jack Reed: “We have significant vulnerabilities, particularly on our civilian sector.”

On the recordMarch 1, 2017
We have significant vulnerabilities, particularly on our civilian sector.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed highlights vulnerabilities in civilian infrastructure compared to military protections.

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